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mr mage 4565   05-11-2009 at 10:32:02 AM

APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE:Next month (if you guys get me the build fast i can buy it as soon as i see good specs) I only have $850

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: GAMING (Crysis), Watching movies, Word Document.... ect

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com

PARTS PREFERENCES: I would like to use a AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Black Processor Model HDZ720WFGIBOX - Retail

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No

MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:I would like a power supply that is at least 20% or more of what i really need. THANKS A BUNCH

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mr mage 4565   05-11-2009 at 10:32:55 AM
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Also i would really like to do a crossfire with 2 4770's but i don't know what i need for it so if u can tell me it would be great.

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mr mage 4565   05-11-2009 at 10:41:02 AM
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I would like DDR3 memory by the way.

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Bronze Home Brew badge batuchka   05-11-2009 at 11:14:05 AM
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http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q205/batuchka/AM3770r1.jpg

 

$777 including shipping less that 22" LCD and MIR
As is overkill for 1280 x 1024 already hehe


Message edited by batuchka on 05-11-2009 at 11:15:31 AM
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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   05-11-2009 at 12:26:39 PM
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It's not exactly what your looking for but give it a look anyways.

Here's a build that includes two 4770's running in Crossfire.

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] ,2288.html <--- Tomshardware benchmarks of the 4770 in Crossfire.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817341022 $74.99 ($49.99 after $25.00 Mail-In Rebate)
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.187097 Combo Discount: -$15.00 Combo Price: $174.94 $20.00 Mail-In Rebate
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=Q9550 $261.99 Free Ground Shipping
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q9550 2.83GHz 1333MHz 12MB LGA775 CPU, OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004 $39.99 ($29.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate) Free Shipping*
Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm Core-Contact Freezer CPU Cooler W/TX-2 - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102835 $99.99
SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102835 $99.99
SAPPHIRE 100277L Radeon HD 4770 512MB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145241 $44.99 Free Shipping*
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Retail | Introducing new Corsair XMS gaming heat sink

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319 $74.99 Free Shipping*
Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827136152 $24.99 Free Shipping*
LG Black 22X (CAV) DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X (CAV) DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM

Total: $896.91 | $841.91 w/mail in rebates

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HundredIslandsBoy   05-11-2009 at 04:08:57 PM
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I'm confused with these suggestions of crossfire while you listed "MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024". That alone limits you to a mid-range CPU GPU as anything more powerful couldn't be oberved as aperfromance gain.

For this budget and to enjoy Crysis, I'm thinking an e8400 with a p45 chipset mobo for an easy 3.6 Ghz and a GTX 260. That's $400 for these three core parts.

Throw in this 23" monitor for $169 w/ free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCat [...] D-Monitors


You'd still have about $300 for case, hard drive, ram, CPU cooler,...

Don't do any of the rebates. I am 0 for 3 last year and this year on rebates. The rebates are scams IMO.

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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   05-11-2009 at 05:40:55 PM
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HundredIslandsBoy wrote :

I'm confused with these suggestions of crossfire while you listed "MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024". That alone limits you to a mid-range CPU GPU as anything more powerful couldn't be oberved as aperfromance gain.

For this budget and to enjoy Crysis, I'm thinking an e8400 with a p45 chipset mobo for an easy 3.6 Ghz and a GTX 260. That's $400 for these three core parts.

Throw in this 23" monitor for $169 w/ free shipping

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCat [...] D-Monitors


You'd still have about $300 for case, hard drive, ram, CPU cooler,...

Don't do any of the rebates. I am 0 for 3 last year and this year on rebates. The rebates are scams IMO.



http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 288-6.html <---this is why I recommended the 4770 Crossfired....more fps = less stuttering/lag

http://www.tomshardware.com/review [...] 80-10.html <--- Crysis = quad > dual core


Message edited by Why_Me on 05-11-2009 at 05:59:32 PM
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mr mage 4565   05-11-2009 at 11:04:21 PM
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I don't care if i won't use all of the card i will get a new one soon so just anwser the quetion and don't pester me about things i already know of OKAY? i know i am doing over kill for my pc but i want it to last a LONG time

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mr mage 4565   05-11-2009 at 11:09:11 PM
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Oh i am sorry i don't have that resolution i have 1024x760

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Kill@dor   05-11-2009 at 11:13:05 PM
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Why_me posted very good parts/prices for you...what do you think about that?

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mr mage 4565   05-11-2009 at 11:53:53 PM
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Uh i asked for DDR3 and i also wanted amd prossesor

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Bronze Home Brew badge Why_Me   05-12-2009 at 12:04:29 AM
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mr mage 4565 wrote :

I don't care if i won't use all of the card i will get a new one soon so just anwser the quetion and don't pester me about things i already know of OKAY? i know i am doing over kill for my pc but i want it to last a LONG time



Try some anger management courses...nobody is being paid for this.

mr mage 4565 wrote :

Uh i asked for DDR3 and i also wanted amd prossesor



http://www.newegg.com/

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Bronze Home Brew badge batuchka   05-12-2009 at 12:52:38 PM
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hmm ok then for your current resolution

 

P2X3 720BE
Biostar TA790GX A3+
HD 4770 (one)
2 x 2 Gskill DDR3 1333
good to go ^^


Message edited by batuchka on 05-12-2009 at 12:59:13 PM
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mindless728   05-12-2009 at 01:35:35 PM
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MOBO: ASUS M4A78T-E - $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131366

CPU: Phenom II 720 - $139.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103649

CPU Cooler: Sunbeam CR-CCTF 120 mm - $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6835207004

RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR3 1600 - $64.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231193

GPU: 2 x SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4770 - 2 x $99.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102835

PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX - $109.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139005

HDD: Western Digital Black 640GB - $69.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

ODD: ASUS Black 22X - $23.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827135196

CASE: Antec Three Hundred - $58.95
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129042

Subtotal: $846.87

PSU is a little big, gives you headroom down the line if you want/need to upgrade anything

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PhilipV   05-12-2009 at 02:07:50 PM
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Why do you want DDR3 RAM? Extra money for little advantage. Also people on this forum are trying to help you, don't be an idiot and try to act like you know everything. Also if your resolution is only 1024x760 you should get a new monitor.

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